Our flag has nicknames: “the Stars and Stripes”, “Old Glory” and “the Star Spangled Banner.” A great heritage has been passed down to us since the founding of our nation.

We each have a unique identity; fingerprints, face recognition and DNA. But philosophically and spiritually what is it that people identify with in their search for purpose, wholeness, and happiness?

Manlius Historical Society wishes to pay tribute to Robert (Bob) Andersen for his great leadership and accomplishments while serving as its president for 12 years from 2012-2023.

Letter: We have before us a choice: fear or faith. We do not have before us a choice between truth and love. Both are to be part of the Christian life.

Letter to the editor: The worst news has come that we have two hospitals closing and no news about how long we will go without healthcare.

Not everyone who lives in America is an American. Not everyone who says they are a Christian is a Christian. Going to church or owning a Bible does not make a person a Christian. What lens are we looking through as we look at our country?

Saturday, May 13 marks the 31st anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving; the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food drive.

We see much beauty in nature, in America’s majestic mountains, the Grand Canyon, our national parks, in America’s Constitution (a beautiful and precious document), in Mount Rushmore.

Foundations, history and questions. Jesus said, “Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on a rock (a solid foundation), but those who do not put them into practice are like foolish men (Matthew 7:24-26).